President Marcos has extended the suspension of rice importation to Dec. 31. Through Executive Order No. 102, President Marcos ordered the suspension of importation of right-milled and well-milled rice until Dec. 31 this year. The suspension, however, does not cover the importation of specialty...
The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) expects the local mining industry to once again become a major driver of the national economy in the near term, driven by the recent implementation of favorable reforms. Speaking before the 2025 Mining Philippines International Conference and...
The Philippines is implementing a temporary ban on molasses importation to protect the local industry from a surge in imports and the sharp decline in millsite prices, according to the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA). Under Molasses Order (MO) No. 1, the SRA said it is suspending imports of...
DAGUPAN CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-2 is implementing a 45-day Ludong or Lobed river mullet (Cestreaus sp.) fishing ban on the Cagayan River from Oct. 1 to Nov. 15. Regional Director Angel B. Encarnacion said this is in accordance with Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic...
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Tuesday, September 30, exposed a massive network of illegal online gambling in the Philippines—revealing more than 1,000 unlicensed gambling websites and over 100 social media influencers promoting illicit operations. CICC’s Threat...
The Philippines called on United Nations member-states to urge the remaining Annex II states to sign and ratify the Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty for its entry into force 30 years after it was first introduced. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro made the call in her...
The Marcos administration is considering extending the ongoing suspension on rice imports until the end of the year, as the policy continues to fall short of improving the prices of palay (unmilled rice) amid a strong harvest, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). Agriculture Secretary...
The proposed extension of the 60-day suspension on rice imports and increase in rice tariffs has been approved by President Marcos, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said on Wednesday, Sept. 24, that the President has agreed to extend the import...
Wawao Builders and SYMS Construction, contractors behind flood control projects in Bulacan, were slapped with a lifetime ban in participating in any government projects, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) disclosed on Thursday, Sept. 4. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon announced the...
CEBU CITY – Strict security measures will be enforced to ensure the smooth conduct of the Bar examinations here next month. In an Executive Order (EO) issued by Mayor Nestor Archival Sr., a liquor ban will be implemented around the 100-meter zone of the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R)...
Malacañang assured the public that the country’s rice supply remains sufficient even with the 60-day suspension of imports starting next month, citing local harvests and stronger government monitoring. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this ahead of the start of the two-month...
The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) expressed its support for the Department of the Interior and Local Government 's (DILG) decision to implement a ban on online gambling for its personnel and all local government employees in the country. Newly installed LCP National President and...
